Economic Restructuring Committee

Matt Jenkins

Economic Restructuring Committee Interim Chair

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Strengthens the existing economic assets while diversifying the economic base of the downtown to support and improve profitability. The goal is to build a strong commercial district that supports today's consumers by providing a balanced commercial mix, supporting and expanding existing businesses, recruiting new businesses, developing infill space, and converting unused or underused commercial space into economically productive property.

Committee Members

• Matt Jenkins, Interim Chair

2022 Launch Priorities

• Evaluate 2021 unfinished projects and prioritize for 2022
  • Host Retail Challenge to bring new retail business to downtown
  • Launch Farmers Market in downtown
  • Evaluate a Merchant Association Grant Program for relevant updates/improvements
  • Facilitate a local merchant networking and resource series
  • Provide value to local businesses through a Shop Ortonville initiative
• Facilitate commerce generating activities and events
• Define ways to generate commerce

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